MEDIA RELEASE
July 7, 2020
Government of Nunavut’s proposed actions to address mental health needs of young Nunavummiut deemed “entirely unacceptable” by Representative for Children and Youth
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Our Minds Matter Read the office’s report on mental health services for young Nunavummiut
Photo Credit: Christian Kimber
Photo Credit: Lee Narraway - Nunavut Tourism
Who We Are
The Representative for Children and Youth’s office works to support young Nunavummiut. We represent their voice in matters that affect them and ensure the Government of Nunavut protects and advances their rights and interests.
Our work is guided by:
- the Representative for Children and Youth Act
- the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Inuit societal values
- the voice of the child
- national advocacy standards
In other words…Young people have rights. We support them!
What We Do
Individual Advocacy
Individual advocacy means working one-on-one with a child or youth, listening and helping the young person address his or her concerns.
Systemic Advocacy
Systemic advocacy involves reviewing issues affecting larger groups of young Nunavummiut.
Reviews of Critical Injuries and Deaths
Our office can review child deaths and serious injuries to help prevent similar events in the future.
We are currently developing this area of work.
Public Awareness
We want all Nunavummiut to understand what child rights are, what we do and how we do it!
What's New
News
Photos and Events
02/28/2020
Diana’s trip to Coral Harbour involved visits to various service providers and the Sakku school. Students seemed to enjoy participating in the Raise Your Voice: Self-Advocacy Workshop and Sila is Cold presentations. Thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality!
Publications and Reports
Sep 18, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE
September 22, 2020
Representative for Children and Youth releases Status of Young Nunavummiut in 2019-2020 annual report
Iqaluit, NU – As part of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (Representative) 2019-2020 annual report, efforts were made by the Representative for Children and Youth’s Office (RCYO) to provide an overview of what it means to be a young Nunavummiut, in connection to Government of Nunavut (GN) services.
